Before the launch of Coinbase, bitcoin traders were forced to trade overseas, and many of the available options were prone to security issues. The biggest example of a foreign bitcoin exchange failing is that of Japan’s Mt. Gox, which was forced to file for bankruptcy in 2014 after ne...

In this mess, Bitcoin rises like an angel come to offer us salvation because it isn’t under the control of a single central authority, like fiat currencies. It’s also a currency that is not subject to inflation because, unlike fiat currencies, which can be printed at the will of the g...

Every year the city of New York issues about eight to ten million parking tickets. However, soon drivers may be able to use their smartphones to pay their fines instantly with cryptocurrencies or mobile apps. New York City’s finance department is looking into alternative payment metho...

Lizard Squad recently took credit for DDoS attacks that took down Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network. Now, the hacking collective is selling its DDoS service for as little as $5.99. The “LizardStresser” is available in packages that range from $6 to $500, depending on the time allo...

A company that goes by the less than PR friendly name ShitExpress has earned $10,000 in just one month. The company specializes in sending horse poop to your enemies in exchange for Bitcoins. The company sold their service to more than 500 people in the first 30 days of operation than...

Very low transaction fees – Bitcoin transactions are processed in a very quick, efficient and decentralised manner. This means you can send and importantly receive payments over the Bitcoin network for little to no fees, a welcome relief for those familiar with the expensive transacti...

A cargo transportation company employee has been charged with driving off in a company vehicle that held a truckload of the latest LeBron James sneakers, a haul valued in the neighborhood of $1.5 million. Charles Jennings of Memphis-based Intermodal Cartage Group allegedly used his co...

Seeing that some huge mainstream retailers like Amazon, Overstock, Expedia, CVS, and Home Depot are now accepting it, Bitcoin is likely to stick around for a long time. With a total market value of eight billion dollars, the leap of faith can be worth the exchange risk and BitPay will...